membership - why join the vcc

The Victorian Cleantech Cluster (VCC) is a not-for-profit member driven organisation with avision for Victoria to be the Southern Hemisphere capital for innovation, uptake andcommercialisation of clean technology. We are focused on building commercial outcomes forour members and strengthening Victoria's economy by boosting jobs in cleantech.

By providing support and advice, we help businesses expand their operations, effectivelycommercialise their products, find partnership and business opoprtunities and increase theirglobal connections and networks.

Join the VCC today and help position Victoria as a leader in sustainability and environmentalsolutions, be an agent for change in the global economy.

Shifting to a sustainable way of doing business is smart for business, not just for theenvironment.

Clean technology is any product, service and process that

harnesses renewable materials and energy sources, that

reduces the use of natural resources to cut or eliminate

emissions and waste with the focus on finding solutions to

address environmental, energy, waste, air and water quality

issues.

Cleantech is integrated across many areas of the Victorian

economy including water, new energy, sustainable agriculture,

waste and recycling and transport.

The VCC wants to create a more connected, strengthened

cleantech industry by connecting organisations across these

sub-sectors.

What is cleantech

GROWING THE CLEANTECH SECTOR

VIcTORIAN CLEANTECH CLUSTER

BE PART OF THE CHANGE TODAY. GROW YOUR BUSINESS WITH THE VCC

JOIN THE VCC AT: VICTORIANCLEANTECH.ORG.AU/MEMBERSHIP

Membership connects you to an engaged network of cleantech professionals, provides brand exposurewithin the industry, access to the latest in industry information and professional developmentopportunities.

Make sure your business has a seat at the table to play a vital role in shaping the future of the cleantechindustry and shifting to a stronger and more sustainable economy.

We represent, support and promote our members to drive national and global demand for our members’products and services and ensure Victorian organisations have the skills to solve global environmentalchallenges.

Am I eligible to join?

Membership is available for any relevant organisation in Victoria that is proactively contributing to thecleantech sector. Organisations should be seeking to grow and apply their offering both locally andinternationally. Organisations seeking to use cleantech in their operations are also elibigle formembership.

WHY JOIN THE VICTORIAN CLEANTECH CLUSTER?

member benefits

membership

Co- branding opportunities

Capacity building and

networking events

Use of the VCC logo

Increase your visibility

through the VCC network

Connect

Horizon scanning of activities

and emerging technologies

Monthly newsletter emailed

to your inbox

iNFORM

Business advice and export

readiness support

Access to funding and

Venture Capital support

Access to international

multilateral development

agencies

SUPPORT

Mentoring opportunities

Knowledge hub - access to

details of conferences,

resources, courses and

training opportunities

Access to VCC flagship

programs to upskill your

organisation

Develop

Discounts to VCC activities

and member events with

reciprocal rights.

DISCOUNTS

Have your say in the future of

the VCC and the cleantech

industry by voting at the

Annual General Meeting

(excludes associate members

and students).

use your voice

VICTORIANCLEANTECH.ORG.AU/MEMBERSHIP

Any University or research

institution with a campus or

office in Victoria that is active

in the Victorian cleantech

sector.

universities &

ResearchLarge national or

international organisation

with offices in Victoria with

revenue greater than $50

million per annum that is

active in the Victorian

cleantech sector.

large coporate

Victorian-based tertiary or secondary students studying a relevant

degree, subject or course or with an interest in clean technologies,

environment or engineering contributing to the cleantech sector.

students


Small businesses

headquartered in Victoria with

less than $1 million per annum

revenue. This member level is

also targeted at sole-traders,

start-ups and organisations

developing pre-

commercialised products that

want to build greater

connections within the

industry.

start-up &

emerging

Any organisation or small

Government agency

headquartered in Victoria

with revenue of between $1

and $5 million per annum.

Targeted to established

Victorian organisations who

are active in the cleantech

sector seeking to grow their

business locally and explore

opportunities

internationally.

small-medium

enterprise

Any organisation or large

Government agency

headquartered in Victoria

with revenue of between $5

and $50 million per annum.

Targeted to established

organisations who want to

boost their brand profile,

support industry growth

and expansion and connect

with key players.

medium

enterprise

Organisations that enable

and support the Victorian

cleantech sector, including

financial institutions,

accounting, legal, web and

advisory services.

Associate

Need more info? [email protected]

$300 + GST/year $1000 + GST/year $2000 + GST/year

$1250 + GST/year

$4000 + GST/year $1000 + GST/year

$100 + GST/year

member levels

Connect with more established

cleantech companies to seek advice

and learn from their experience

Seek opportunities to partner on

projects and learn from larger and

more experienced organisations.

Receive practical business support

and advice on access to finance,

Intellectual Property protection

scaling your business and reaching

commercialisation

Get your brand in front of key

industry players

Profile on VCC social media

One AGM vote

lncludes standard member benefits

start-up & emerging

Connect with cleantech companies

across the sector to seek

opportunities to partner on projects

and learn from larger and more

experienced organisations.

Be involved in the early development

and building of a successful Industry

cluster

Get your brand in front of key

industry players

Host VCC events and join event and

program planning committees.

Receive practical business support

and advice on access to finance,

scaling your business, Intellectual

Property protection and reaching

commercialisation


One AGM vote

Includes standard member benefits

small-medium enterprise


across the sector to to partner on

projects and joint bid on international

projects.



cluster

Exposure to key industry players and

decision makers.



Mentor smaller cleantech businesses

to support growth across the sector.

Receive business support and advice

on access to finance, scaling your

business, Intellectual Property

protection and reaching

commercialisation


One AGM vote

Includes standard member benefits

medium enterprise


specific member benefitsSee what joining the VCC can do for your business


across the sector for opportunities to

partner on R&D projects

Receive support and advice on scaling

R&D, Intellectual Property protection

and achieving commercialisation

Connect with cleantech companies for

internship opportunities



cluster


decision makers.

Opportunity to host VCC events and

join event and program planning

committees.

Opportunity to mentor smaller

cleantech businesses to support growth

across the sector.


One AGM vote


universities & research



cluster

Help shape the conversation with key

industry players


decision makers.



Mentor smaller cleantech businesses to

support growth across the sector.C

onnect with cleantech companies

across the sector to seek opportunities

to partner on projects

Connect with promising and emerging

clean technologies to complement

your business.

Two AGM votes


large coporate


across the sector to collaborate on

projects

Opportunity to host or partner on

VCC events

Get your brand in front of VCC

members and key industry players

Support the growth of the cleantech

sector and get involved in building a

successful Industry cluster


decision makers.

Associate members do not receive

voting entitlements at Annual and

Special General Meetings.


Associate


Students$100 + GST/year

Connect with leaders in the cleantech

industry

Get your foot in the door early

Access to industry mentors to grow your

understanding and experience in the

sector

Students do not receive voting

entitlements at Annual and Special

general meetings


Not sure where your organisation

fits?

Email us at

[email protected]

to discuss membership options

terms & Conditions

All parties interested in becoming a member of the Victorian Cleantech Cluster (VCC) must

apply and make payment via the VCC TidyHQ membership management site. An invoice can be

requested if payment cannot be made through the TidyHQ platform however membership

detail must be collected via TidyHQ.

New memberships will be reviewed by the VCC Board at the monthly VCC Board Meeting. The

VCC Board reserves to revoke any membership which is deemed not to align with the values

and requirements of the VCC and any membership fees paid refunded. The VCC may require an

applicant to provide further information before making a determination on membership. If a

membership is revoked, written reasons will be provided by the Board and a

applicant can submit a brief written case for their membership to be reconsidered.

The VCC requires members, and all participants from member organisations, to comply with the

Victorian Cleantech Cluster Member Code of Conduct.

Membership with the Victorian Cleantech Cluster is open to organisations active in the Victorian

clean technologies sector. Specifically, membership is targeted at any organisation

headquartered in Victoria with an environmental technology, innovative IP or environmental

service that contributes to or benefits from the cleantech sector.

Organisations should be seeking to grow and apply their offering outside of Victoria and

principally outside of Australia. Additional membership categories exist for students or

companies with supporting products and services for the Victorian clean technologies sector.

Members shall be entitled to receive all benefits of membership relevant to their Member Level

as provided by the VCC Board and as otherwise determined by the Board from time to time.

Members (excluding Associate and Student members) receive voting rights at the Annual

General Meeting (AGM) according to their Member Level. Organisations will need to nominate a

representative as the primary contact for their membership, who will vote on behalf of the

member organisation. One membership is equal to one vote at the AGM. Member levels that

receive two AGM votes will nominate two representative members. Member organisations will

have the opportunity to change their nominated representative if necessary.


Victorian Cleantech Cluster Terms & Conditions

Membership Eligibility

Contribute to long-term benefits for Victoria’s cleantech and circular economy future

Conduct my business in accordance with the laws and regulations of the State in

which I operate.

Work safely and within best practice for the safety, health and wellbeing of my

employees, clients, suppliers and communities

Not be involved in corrupt practices, bribery, discrimination or similar improper

behaviour.

Show respect for the diverse range of people and cultures with whom I work and for

their human rights

Refrain from sexist, racist, ableist or homophobic language or any behaviour that

discrimates against others.

Act ethically and with integrity, decency and respect for the community and the

environment

Not speak on behalf of the VCC to the media or government, unless at the request of

the VCC Board.

The VCC has a Code of Conduct which provides an ethical and behavioural framework for

how VCC members should conduct business and relevant activities within the sector to

build a positive reputation and trust within the area they are operating.

This Code of Conduct outlines how VCC members are to relate to fellow VCC members,

industry, government and the community. The VCC requires that members behave in a

professional, ethical and positive manner. VCC members are to embody the highest level

of commercial integrity.

This Code of Conduct applies to all participants within a member organisation who

intend to partake in VCC activities.

As a member of the VCC, I will:

I understand that if the VCC Board determines that I, or any other representatives from

my member organisation, have breached any principle above, my membership may be

suspended or terminated by the Board at its discretion.

member code of conduct


Member Statement

membership - why join the vcc

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